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Combatting corruption, money laundering and climate change top of agenda during visit to Mongolia of OSCE Co-ordinator of Economic and Environmental Activities
Publishing date: 28 August 2024
Content type: News
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities
Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) Ambassador Bakyt Dzhusupov concluded his first visit to Mongolia on 28 August. During his visit, he met with officials across the country to discuss opportunities for enhanced co-operation on environmental and economic security.
OSCE equips park authorities in protected areas to respond to landscape fires aggravated by climate change
Publishing date: 12 July 2024
Content type: News
What we do: Climate change, Environmental activities
Within the framework of the pilot initiative “Fire Resilient Protected Areas: Shar/Šara Mountains and Korab Massif Area”, the OSCE has donated fire suppression equipment to five park management authorities in the four protected areas of Korab-Koritnik, Mavrovo, Shar Mountain and Sharri/Šara during the period April-June 2024. The donation is part of OSCE initiatives to strengthen regional co-operation in tackling wildfire risks in the shared hotspot Shar/Šara Mountains and Korab Massif Area where forest fires were identified as one of the main climate-related security threats.
From mentees to mentors: OSCE trains women in energy to guide the next generation
Publishing date: 27 May 2024
Content type: News
What we do: Environmental activities
As part of its ongoing efforts to empower women in the energy transition, the OSCE organized a Training of Trainers (ToT) on how to become effective mentors. The event took place on 14 May in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and was organized in partnership with the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET).
OSCE workshop kicks off work on building climate-resilient energy systems across four OSCE regions
Publishing date: 17 May 2024
Content type: News
What we do: Environmental activities
Climate change poses significant challenges for energy systems across the OSCE area. To help decision-makers and energy stakeholders build resilience, on 8 and 9 May 2024 in Vienna, the OSCE hosted the workshop “Building Climate-Resilient Energy Systems in the OSCE region”. Gathering over 50 experts from 12 different countries representing Central Asia, Eastern Europe, South-Eastern Europe, and the Mediterranean, the workshop served as a platform to present the findings of the report assessing climate change risks to energy sectors and preparedness levels of the beneficiary countries, and to jointly identify ways forward.
Empowering Change: OSCE Workshop sets the stage for a just and inclusive energy transition in Central Asia
Publishing date: 15 May 2024
Content type: News
What we do: Environmental activities
In recent years, all Central Asian countries have set ambitious targets for renewable energy deployment and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Meeting these commitments in a sustainable and resilient manner will require efforts to ensure that the transition meets the needs of all segments of society, substantial investment in workforce development, particularly in renewable energy education and training, and increased participation of women in the field.
OSCE Webinar Highlights Climate Science's Role in Enhancing Energy Resilience
Publishing date: 19 April 2024
Content type: News
What we do: Climate change, Environmental activities
Addressing the significant challenges climate change poses to energy resilience, the OSCE, in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory, hosted a webinar on 28 March focused on leveraging climate science for energy planning. The event, part of the " Mitigating Climate Change Threats to
Water, Women, and Security: OSCE co-hosts “Women in Water Diplomacy Global Network Forum” in Vienna
Publishing date: 7 March 2024
Content type: News
What we do: Environmental activities, Water management
Addressing the need for women’s empowerment in the water sector, the “Women in Water Diplomacy Global Network Forum” took place in Vienna from 4 to 7 March. The event, which gathered more than 80 water management experts and networks from across the globe, provided a platform for exchange on best practices and experiences on gender mainstreaming and addressing strategic challenges related to water management and security among women water professionals from around the world.